Refurb Harman/Kardon 3480--Should I buy from ebay for $178?

cstpeter
cstpeter Posts: 387
edited July 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
I have a chance to buy a refurbished HK 3480 from ebay for $178 (plus $22 shipping). Can't decide if I should just wait and bid on another one. I know there are a few 3480 owners here, so just wanted to know if you think this is a good price.

Thanks.
Von Schweikert VR4-jr
Valve Audio Predator
Denon DVD-2900
PS Audio Digital Link III w/Cullen Level IV Mods
Pro-Ject Xpression w/Blue Point No. 2
Graham Slee Special Edition 2
PS Audio UPC-200
Post edited by cstpeter on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited July 2007
    cstpeter wrote: »
    I have a chance to buy a refurbished HK 3480 from ebay for $178 (plus $22 shipping). Can't decide if I should just wait and bid on another one. I know there are a few 3480 owners here, so just wanted to know if you think this is a good price.

    Thanks.

    I own one - it is a damn fine receiver. You can get a better price, particularly on the weekends. Search e-bay and see the going rates. You can't go wrong.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • brijenjas
    brijenjas Posts: 311
    edited July 2007
    Dave is right.

    I know it's hard to wait, but have some patience and you can get a better price.

    Here are some recently completed listings;

    http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&catref=C6&from=R10&_trksid=m37&satitle=harman+Kardon+3480&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&a14=-24&a31300=-24&a10244=-24&alist=a14%2Ca31300%2Ca10244%2Ca3801&pfmode=1&reqtype=1&gcs=1785&pfid=2518&pf_query=harman+Kardon+3480&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=60443&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&fis=2&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D2
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MLZ
    MLZ Posts: 214
    edited July 2007
    I used a bid sniping program (i.e., www.esnipe.com, but there are others) and entered my max bid on several HK3380's as a group. A group bid will keep bidding on items in a group until you are the high bidder, and then stop bidding on the later items.

    I thought eBay was going to set up a similar feature, but I could not find it in there Help files.

    I have been very happy with my HK3380 which I got for $117.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited July 2007
    I got a new 3480 off the 'Gon for $180 shipped. At that price, it really is a no-brainer. It's been serving me quite well as an interim pre. Plus the phono section is icing on the cake.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cstpeter
    cstpeter Posts: 387
    edited July 2007
    Thanks guys. Everybody who owns that peice seems to love it. I'll be using it in my office rig with some Energy C-3 bookshelves and a Sony SCD-CE595 (thanks to Danny Tse's "Deals of the Day" post). I hear it can drive the LSi7's pretty well, so those might be in my future.

    Anyway, I guess I'll wait and try to get it for less...boo.

    Thanks again.
    Von Schweikert VR4-jr
    Valve Audio Predator
    Denon DVD-2900
    PS Audio Digital Link III w/Cullen Level IV Mods
    Pro-Ject Xpression w/Blue Point No. 2
    Graham Slee Special Edition 2
    PS Audio UPC-200
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited July 2007
    I think I got my 3480 for $160 NIB off CL locally. Great piece! I would easily pay $200 for one.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cstpeter
    cstpeter Posts: 387
    edited July 2007
    Well, after a long wait :D , I submitted a "best offer" bid of $150 and won. Can't wait to get it up and running!

    Thanks for input everybody.
    Von Schweikert VR4-jr
    Valve Audio Predator
    Denon DVD-2900
    PS Audio Digital Link III w/Cullen Level IV Mods
    Pro-Ject Xpression w/Blue Point No. 2
    Graham Slee Special Edition 2
    PS Audio UPC-200
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited July 2007
    NICE WORK!

    I think you'll enjoy it. Mine hasn't let me down yet. Has to be the best value in stereo receivers. Power, looks, build quality, and tons of feature for $500. . . and an absolute steal for $200 or less.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter